Delusionist

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪɫuʒənˈaɪˈseɪnt/

Delusionist (noun)

  1. A person who strongly believes something untrue, even when there is clear evidence against it.
  2. Someone who insists on a mistaken idea and refuses to change it, despite facts.

Examples

  • The delusionist trusts a self-belief fantasy and ignores clear evidence.
  • A delusionist can believe a self-belief fantasy even when others disagree.